106 — Millets, Sorghums, Etc. 



THE MAULE SEED BOOK FOR 1913 



MILLETS 



German or Golden 



Nothing pays better for a stock raiser and dairymen than a few acres of millet; for it not 

 onlT yields at least again as much hay per acre as timothy and clover, but it is also of the 

 greatest feeding value and milk producing quality. The hay is a very fine quality and is 

 greatly relished by all kinds of stock. V/hen spring is so unfavorable that other crops fall 

 to grow, or when the season is so late and wet that corn will not mature, then there is 

 always the greatest demand for millets. It should, however, be sown regularly every 

 year," and not merely as a catoh crop. 



Hungarian 



Often called Hungarian grass. In gen- 

 eral favor for sumrrTer forage purposes, as 

 it can be sown in June, as a second crop, 

 and will be ready for the scythe in sixty 

 days. It will yield two or three tons of 

 hay per acre. It grows well on light soils, 

 and withstands heat and drought Sow 

 seed broadcast; one bushel to the acre. 

 lib., 35 cts.; 3 lbs., 65 cts., postpaid. 

 By express or freiglit, not prepaid, 

 ph., 60 cts.; bii. (48 lbs.), S2.00. 



so-called 

 Has yel- 



This is larger and heavier than the 

 Hungarian millet or Hungarian grass, 

 low, drooping heads, more erect and more com- 

 pact, with bristles usually purplish. German 

 millet is a fine crop for both soiling and hay. 

 For the latter purpose it must be cut just as it 

 begins to head before blooming, for it is liable to 

 infure stock after the seeds are formed. It is 

 ready for use in 60 or 65 days after sowing. 

 When used at the proper stage of development 

 It is one of the most valuable of soiling plants. 

 Sow 3 pecks or a bushel per acre for hay. 

 Pound, 25 cts.; 3 pounds, 65 cts., postpaid. 

 By express or frelgUt, not prepaid, pecli, 

 60 cts.; bushel (48 pounds), S2.0O. 



Pearl or East Indian 



Also called Pencillaria or Cattail Millet. This 

 s a valuable fodder plant, especially for the 

 South, though it is now coming into favor in the 

 North. It grows six to ten feet high, and fur- 

 nishes an enormous bulk of fodder. It can be 

 cut several times during the season. It pro- 

 duces long, broad leaves somewhat resembling 

 Indian corn. The stem is stout, and the termi- 

 nal spike is 6 to 12 inches in length. It fiour- 

 ishes'best in a rich, loose soil. Sow in drills 3 

 feet apart, using 5 pounds of seed per acre. Or 

 broadcast, sowing 25 pounds to the acre. , 



Packet., 10 cts.; lb., 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts., 

 postpaid. Ky express or freisfht, not pre- 

 paid, pl£., S1.35; be. (50 lbs.), §4.00. 



GERMAN MILLET. Sugar Corn lor green lorage. See Sweet Corn, page 37, 



Sib 



erian 



A millet introduced from Russia which 

 gives excellent results in the United 

 States. It attains a height of two to foiir 

 feet, and has the habit of stooling or 

 branching at the root, thus producing a 



very large crop of forage. Tlie forage is well liked by live stock. Sow 

 in drills or broadcast 3 pecks to 1 bushel to the acre, and sow not later 

 than June. Pkt., 10 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 3 lbs., 65 cts., postpaid. By- 

 express or freight, not prepaid, pk., 60 cts.; bn. (48 lbs.), S!3.00. 



Japanese 



Widely advertised as the Billion Dollar grass, also well-known barn 

 yard grass (panicum crus-yalli.) Greatly enlarged and improved. At 

 the Massachusetts Experiment .Station it attained a uniform height of 

 seven feet. The yield per acre was at the rate of 11,207 pounds of straw 

 and 66.7 bushels of seed; or 15 to 18 tons of green forage. A field sown 

 July 26th, after a hay crop, yielded 12 tons per acre. Valuable for forage 

 or the silo. Sow 1 peck of seed per acre. Packet, 10 cts.; pound, 

 35 cts.; 3 pounds, 6.5 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, not 

 prepaid, pech, 75 cents; bushel (30 pounds), $3.35. 



Sugar Cane or Sorghum 



Within recent years dairymen and stock raisers have widely recognized 

 the high economic value of thickly sown sorghum as a summer food for 

 milk cows. For forage sow broadcast 1 bushel per acre. For syrup use 

 about 1 peck to the acre. Cultivate same as corn. 



Early Amber 



A valuable sorghum for sugar or fodder. It will bear pasturing when 

 young, and is thoroughly adapted to the requirements of Northern 

 dairj'men. The seed is valuable for stock and poultry. 



Packet, 10c. ; pound, 25c.; 3 pounds. 65e., postpaid. By express 

 or freight, not prepaid, peck, 75c.; bushel (50 pounds;, S2.50. 



Early Orange 



The favorite Southern variety. It yields an abundance of syrup. It 

 does not grow as tall as Early Amber, but is heavier. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; lb., 25 cts.; 3 lbs., 65 cts., postpaid. By express or 

 freight, not prepaid, peck, 75 cts.; bushel (50 pounds), S2.50. 



Teosinte 



This strong growing annual grass is a native of Central America, and 

 does not mature its seeds at the North. It grows from 8 to 12 feet high, 

 and somewhat resembles Indian corn. It has the habit of tillering or 

 stooling at the root; probably produces more forage than any known 

 plaut. It is lilted by stock. The stalks are tender, and there is no waste. 

 Cultivate the same as Corn; use 3 lbs. of seed per acre. 



Packet lOc; ounce, 15c.; % pound, 30c.; lb., SI. 00, postpaid. 



TEOSINTE 



Non-Saccharine Sorghums 



Yellow Milo Maize 



A non-saccharine sorghum of high value: cultivated like corn. It is a 

 vigorous grower, of deep green color, attaining a height of 8 or 10 feet. 

 Some stalks develop 20 heads. The seed is fed to horses, cattle, chick- 

 ens, etc-. It will mature its main head in 100 days, and will continue 

 growing until frost. Plant 4 to 5 pounds per acre". Packet, 10 cents; 

 pound, 35 cents; 3 pounds, 65 cents, postpaid. By express or 

 freight, not prepaid, peck, 75 cents; bushel (56 pounds), $3.50. 



Jerusalem Com 



This non-saccharine sorghum is one of the best and surest grain crops 

 for dry countries and seasons. It grows about 3 feet high and makes 

 one large main head and several smaller ones. The grain is pure white, 

 and a good food for man or beast. Use 3 to 5 pounds of seed per acre. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; lb., 35 cts.; 3 lbs., 65 cts., postpaid. By expross^or 

 freight, mot prepaid, peck, $1.00; bushel (56 lbs.), $3.50. 



White Kaffir Com 



A valuable non-saccharine sorghum, producing two to four heads per 

 stalk. In the South it will yield a full crop of grain (50 to 60 bushels) 

 and two crops of fodder, as it shoots up after cutting. It withstands 

 drought well. Stalk makes excellent fodder, the grains fine poultry and 

 stock food, also splendid flour. Use 4 to 5 pounds of seed per acre. 



Packet, lOc; pound, 35c.; 3 pounds, 65c., postpaid. By express 

 or freight, not prepaid, peck, 60c.; bushel (56 lbs.), $S}.00. 



Red Kaffir Corn 



This non-saccharine sorghum is the same as White Kaffir Corn, with 

 exception of color of grain, which is red. Pkt., 10 cts.; lb., 25 cts.; 

 3 lbs., 65 cts., postpaid. By express or freight, not prepaid, 

 peck, 60 cts.; bu£hel (56 lbs.), $3.00. 



Shallu 



A Non-Saccliarinc Sorghnm 

 Irom India 



Producing very large 

 yields of both grain and 

 fodder on account of its 

 stooling habit, 3 to 6 stalks 

 are produced from a single 

 grain. The stalks do not 

 harden as do other fodder 

 crops, but keep green, 

 brittle and juicy. A most 

 excellent fodder, either 

 green or dry, being high- i 

 ly relished by all stock. 

 it forms a large head, , 

 similar to broom corn, 

 with round, plump white 

 seeds and has proven an 

 excellent feed for horses, 

 cattle and chickens. It 

 makes an excellent flour 

 for pan-cakes. Does well 

 everywhere. Should be 

 sown in rows 3 feet apart, 

 » 3 to 5 pounds to the acre. 

 For fodder sow 25 to 50 

 pounds, either broadcast 

 or in drills. Pkt., 10 cts.; 

 lb., 30 cts.; 3 lbs., 75 cts., 

 postpaid. Bycx.orfgt., 

 not prepaid, pk., $1.50; 

 bu., (56 1bs.) S5.00. JERUSALEM CORN. 



